Hayes Carnival shows strength of community
We may not have had Blur, but the event of this summer was most definitely the Hayes Carnival. With colourful floats, brilliant music (all thanks to the wonderful Bicycology boys and their beautiful sound system) and entertainment for all the family, the Hayes Carnival was a thriving hub of community spirit.
With a float in the procession and a stall at the fair, Plane Stupid was on hand to provide a colourful reminder of the anti-expansion campaign facing BAA's ludicrous plans. We danced our way through the streets of Hayes with our carnival queen (local resident Linda) at our head, handing out 'No Third Runway' flags to the people on the streets, and even the odd lucky copper...
As with all the Adopt a Resident events so far, the reception we received was one of welcome and gratitude. The ladies of Hacan and NoTrag were out in force, but more than that we had a real chance to see how supportive the majority of those directly affected by the airport are for what we do... truly heartwarming stuff!
Tired from carnivalling, we wrapped up at our stall in a nearby park, spending the rest of the afternoon chatting to locals about Adopt a Resident, and indulging in that old family favourite 'Splat the Rat', but with a twist: the rat was a plane, and the weapon of choice none other than the parliamentary mace, all in honour of local MP John McDonnell.
We even managed to persuade him to pose for a cheeky photo, 'alternative' mace in hand...
